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EUROGUSS MEXICO is a **B2B trade fair for the non-ferrous die casting industry**, serving Mexico, Latin America, and North America. Organized by NürnbergMesse North America as part of the international EUROGUSS family of die casting exhibitions, the show presents the entire die casting value chain—from melting and raw materials to casting machinery, tooling, materials and alloys, quality assurance, and Industry 4.0 solutions in aluminum, zinc, and magnesium. The event brings together international and regional manufacturers, suppliers, foundries, and decision-makers to network, source solutions, and evaluate the latest technologies. Attendees include technical experts, buyers, and industry leaders across the die casting and broader foundry sectors. Since 2025 the show has been **co-located with the Global Foundry Show**, combining die casting and foundry technologies under one roof for a more complete metal casting ecosystem. Held in Guadalajara—one of Mexico's fastest-growing manufacturing hubs—EUROGUSS MEXICO is worth attending for its concentrated access to global suppliers, an expert-led conference program covering emerging trends and best practices, and high-value networking with real decision-makers. It is a focused platform for building partnerships and generating qualified leads across one of the region's most dynamic industrial markets.

The **Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo (WMS)** is billed as the national event for Canada's wood industry. For more than four decades, WMS has connected Canada's woodworking professionals with the world's most prominent machinery manufacturers and industry suppliers. The show returns to the Toronto Congress Centre in Etobicoke (near Pearson International Airport) for its 2027 edition. WMS attracts industry professionals from throughout Canada and represents all secondary wood industry sectors including manufacturers of residential and office furniture, cabinets, architectural woodwork, components and more. The show presents the largest assemblage of industrial woodworking machinery and supplies manufactured around the globe, with product displays running the gamut from advanced and classical woodworking machinery through software, cabinet hardware, and decorative surface products. Beyond the exhibits, WMS delivers education right on the show floor. The three-day event is augmented by the WMS Live conference, where each day the WMS Live Stage serves up free presentations on technology and design trends, business management and other timely topics. It is a worthwhile stop for anyone sourcing machinery, tooling, hardware, materials or software for wood products manufacturing.

Tent Expo is North America's premier event for the tent rental and supply industry, held biennially and produced by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) through its Tent Rental Division (TRD). The show gathers hundreds of industry professionals for an immersive look at the latest product innovations, techniques, and trends. Attendees include CEOs, installers, suppliers, and manufacturers from across the commercial tent marketplace. Visitors can step under the big top to explore large-scale tent displays and gain hands-on training with new products and equipment, and take part in the refreshed "Tour of the Tents" to learn the newest installation techniques directly from leading manufacturers. Beyond the exhibits, the show serves as a crucial networking hub where CEOs, installers, and suppliers can connect, build strategic partnerships, and gain valuable insights for business growth. It is worth attending for its combination of practical product demos, sourcing opportunities, expert-led education, and dedicated networking with peers who do the same work every day.

The **Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM)** is the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community. It is a central conference that unifies the oceans community to share findings and connect scientists from around the globe, welcoming a varied community of organizations, educators, scientists, journalists, policymakers, and students. The 2028 edition will take place in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The event is co-sponsored by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS), enabling attendees to connect communities, cross disciplines, and form lasting partnerships. During the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, it is increasingly important to gather as a scientific community to raise awareness of the truly global dimension of the ocean, address environmental challenges, and set forth on a path towards a resilient planet. Held every two years, OSM brings together thousands of ocean-focused researchers to advance scientific understanding of the ocean and its impact on the planet. Attendees can expect a broad scientific program, poster sessions, networking, and an exhibit hall showcasing instruments, technology, and organizations serving the marine sciences.

The **Public Library Association (PLA) Conference** is widely billed as the largest public library event in the world, bringing together thousands of public library workers, advocates, and vendors for an intensive opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. The three-day event features over 100 educational sessions, awe-inspiring speakers, bestselling authors, networking opportunities, and an exhibits hall with vendors offering the best library products and solutions. Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the premier event for public libraries, drawing thousands of library workers, advocates, and vendors from across the country and around the world. Attendees range from front-line library staff and youth-services specialists to directors, trustees, and library-adjacent professionals. Please note that it is a professional event and, per PLA, is not open to the general public. The conference is presented by the Public Library Association (PLA), the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals, in collaboration with its parent organization, the American Library Association. The next edition, **PLA 2028**, will be held **March 13–15, 2028, in San Francisco, CA**, making it a key destination for anyone shaping the future of public libraries.

**Tissue World Miami** is a leading international trade show and conference dedicated to the tissue and pulp industry. Organized by Informa Connect and held every two years at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the exhibition has built its reputation and leading position in the industry supply chain since its establishment in 2002. The event unites the entire tissue value chain under one roof, combining a large exhibition floor with a high-level conference program. The event is designed for professionals across the tissue value chain, including pulp producers, tissue manufacturers, converters, distributors and wholesalers, retailers, brand owners, private label manufacturers, suppliers of raw materials and equipment, recycling companies, and technology and innovation companies. Attendees come to discover new technology, discuss innovative strategies, source new products, and build valuable business connections. Held on Miami's beachfront, the show pairs serious business with a world-class destination. The Miami Beach Convention Center opens its doors to more than 2,000 buyers from the region and beyond, coming to discover the latest developments, establish new partnerships, and delve into peer-to-peer sessions and educational activities. For anyone active in the Americas tissue market, it is a must-attend event.

ISPA EXPO is billed as the world's largest trade show exclusively for the sleep products and mattress industry. ISPA EXPO is the largest, most comprehensive exhibition in the mattress industry, featuring hundreds of exhibitors where you will find the latest mattress machinery, components and supplies — and everything bedding related. The event is organized by the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA). Mattress producers and industry leaders come to ISPA EXPO from around the world to explore the show floor to connect with the people, products, ideas, and opportunities that set the pace for the mattress industry's future. Attendees typically include manufacturers, suppliers, and decision-makers involved in the selection or purchase of mattress manufacturing equipment, supplies, products, and services. The show combines a large exhibition floor with education and networking. Whether you're sourcing solutions or sharing them, ISPA EXPO offers unmatched opportunities to build relationships, launch innovations, and gain insights that drive your business forward. The 2028 edition returns to New Orleans, Louisiana.

PTXPO – Plastics Technology Expo is a comprehensive B2B trade show showcasing the latest technologies and innovations across the plastics molding industry. The organizers position it as the only North American molding industry event taking place in 2028, connecting the entire molding supply chain under one roof. The 2028 edition runs March 21–23, 2028 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois (Chicago area). The show brings together **injection molders, moldmakers, brand owners, OEMs and their full suite of suppliers** — from designers and engineers to owners, presidents and CEOs. Attendees come to see live equipment demonstrations, evaluate new materials and machinery, source products and services, and attend technical education sessions. With an expected 4,000 registrants and around 200 exhibiting companies filling 42,000 square feet of exhibit space, PTXPO offers three days of concentrated networking, education and business development. Its Rosemont location places it in the heart of the U.S. manufacturing Midwest, close to the companies and professionals who make molding possible — making it a strong destination for anyone working anywhere along the molding and moldmaking value chain.

The **Canadian Mechanical & Plumbing Exhibition (CMPX)** is Canada's largest trade show for the HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) and plumbing industries. Held every two years, CMPX brings together the entire value chain — from manufacturers, contractors, and wholesalers to engineers, architects, educators, and students — to innovate, explore, connect, and learn. The next edition takes place **March 22–24, 2028** at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building. The show gathers over 500 leading brands showcasing the latest equipment, tools and technology for mechanical and plumbing professionals. Exhibits span heating, cooling, refrigeration and ventilation; plumbing, piping and pumps; indoor air and water quality; building automation and control; sustainability and energy efficiency; software, tools and instruments; and smart technology. Attendees come to see new products in action, meet suppliers face-to-face, strengthen professional networks, and stay current on codes, technology and industry trends. Whether you're designing systems, installing them, or managing operations, CMPX is where progress happens — through products, people, and perspectives that drive what's next.

SupplySide Connect New Jersey is the East Coast's leading trade show for the ingredients and solutions marketplace serving the health and nutrition industry. Held in Secaucus, New Jersey, the event brings together the dietary supplement, food and beverage, sports nutrition, and personal care communities for sourcing, networking, and education under one roof. The show connects buyers with ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers, formulation experts, packaging and labeling companies, lab testing firms, and regulatory specialists. Attendees typically include professionals in research and development, product development, QA/QC, purchasing, supply chain, and marketing who come to source ingredients, discover innovations, and build strategic partnerships. Beyond the exhibit floor, SupplySide Connect New Jersey delivers ConnectEd education sessions covering the industry's hottest topics — from gut health, cognitive health, and healthy aging to sustainability and advanced delivery technologies. With direct access to hundreds of suppliers and thousands of industry peers, the event is designed to help companies innovate faster, reduce timelines, and de-risk sourcing decisions. After running in New Jersey in 2026, the show is scheduled to return to Secaucus in 2028.

**MD&M South** is a B2B advanced manufacturing trade show held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Organized by Informa Markets, it brings together six specialized yet interconnected sectors into a single event: MedTech, Automation, Packaging, Design & Manufacturing, Plastics, and Powder & Bulk Solids. The show is positioned as the Southeast's most comprehensive manufacturing event, letting attendees efficiently cover all aspects of the manufacturing process at one show. The event draws a broad cross-section of the manufacturing industry, including design, project, packaging and plant engineers; owners and executive managers; R&D professionals; production and operations staff; quality-control experts; and purchasing professionals. Attendees come from leading companies across medical devices, life sciences, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing. Attending MD&M South means access to the latest technology across medtech, automation, plastics, packaging and processing, plus free expert-led education and curated networking with thousands of manufacturing professionals. Its Charlotte location taps into a strong regional manufacturing economy, making it a practical destination for engineers and buyers sourcing solutions for their next project.

The **IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Conference and Exposition** is widely regarded as the premier global event for the electric power delivery industry. Produced by the IEEE Power & Energy Society, it is the industry's leading and most comprehensive event focused on the design, operation, and modernization of the electric grid, connecting the entire transmission and distribution ecosystem, from utilities and regulators to researchers and technology providers. This biennial conference brings together engineers, utility leaders, policymakers, researchers, and solution providers to explore the latest technologies, strategies, and innovations in power delivery systems. Ideal attendees include utility engineers and operations teams, grid modernization experts, system planners and regulators, consultants, technology innovators, OEMs, and students entering the power and energy field. The program pairs a large exhibition with a deep technical agenda. The conference provides attendees practical, solution-oriented topics, including case studies and lessons learned through a dynamic and robust series of super sessions, forum sessions, panel discussions, poster presentations and tutorials. The 2028 edition returns to Atlanta, Georgia, offering an unmatched opportunity to stay current on grid resilience, renewables integration, and digital solutions.

The **World Biomaterials Congress (WBC)** is the premier global gathering in biomaterials science and engineering, held once every four years. The 2028 edition — the 13th World Biomaterials Congress — takes place April 24–29, 2028, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, hosted by the Society For Biomaterials in partnership with the International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering (IUSBSE). The congress convenes under the theme "Navigating Global Biomaterials Innovation." WBC2028 brings together leading researchers, scientists, engineers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, students, and business leaders from around the world to showcase the latest advancements in biomaterials science and engineering. The program spotlights innovation, translation, and commercialization, alongside timely topics such as global health, artificial intelligence, gene editing, and nanotechnology. Attendees benefit from a rare, worldwide platform to exchange ideas, collaborate on groundbreaking research, and explore future partnerships. With Washington, DC's proximity to key institutions including the FDA, NIH, NIST, NSF, and ASTM, the meeting also draws input from regulators and standards organizations to advance the global harmonization of standards for next-generation medical devices.

The **Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS)** is Québec's largest manufacturing technology event, produced by SME (the Society of Manufacturing Engineers). It serves as a premier platform for presenting cutting-edge advancements in manufacturing technology and promoting industry collaboration. The show floor is anchored in precision production technologies — CNC machining, tooling, EDM, welding, and metalworking systems — the technologies that power Québec's production environment — and expands through a consolidated Innovation Park aligned with the province's key growth sectors. MMTS brings together key industries, including Aerospace, Transportation, Furniture & Fixtures, Agri-Food, and Energy. More than 4,000 manufacturing professionals attend from across Québec and Canada, representing the full spectrum of the industry — OEMs, technology providers, manufacturers, distributors, startups, and associations. If modernization, productivity, or capital investment is on your agenda, MMTS is where Québec manufacturing decisions move forward. Attendees can evaluate live equipment, compare suppliers side-by-side, gain applied industry insight, and connect directly with Québec's manufacturing ecosystem — all in one focused environment.

The **International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)**, also known as **The Baking Expo™**, is the largest commercial and retail baking trade show dedicated to the grain-based food industry in the Western Hemisphere. Held in Las Vegas every three years, the show brings together ingredients, equipment, packaging, technology, and the professionals behind them under one roof. It is jointly owned by the American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA), and supported by the Retail Bakers of America (RBA); as a nonprofit event, all net proceeds are reinvested into the industry through research, advocacy, and education. IBIE draws professionals from every segment of the baking supply chain, including commercial and wholesale bakery operations, retail and artisan bakeries, pizza restaurants, in-store supermarket bakeries, foodservice operators, distributors, and suppliers. Typical attendees include bakery owners, executives, plant managers, R&D and food-safety professionals, engineers, purchasing teams, and pastry chefs from around the world. Because the show is triennial, it functions as a concentrated industry moment—many exhibitors time major product launches and announcements around IBIE, and attendees plan well in advance to see cutting-edge equipment, discover ingredient trends, attend education, and expand their global network.